Bloody Marys can take many forms ranging in a blend of savory, tangy, salty and spicy. While this often relies on the taste preferences of bartender and drinker alike there are a few key things to keep in mind when mixing this satisfying cocktail. Firstly, choose the freshest ingredients, select a high-quality tomato juice (organic if you can find it), and a nice clean vodka that has a smooth taste. Secondly, I like to make this cocktail using a bell jigger, it’s a bartender’s tool used to measure ingredients in “parts”, and though its not necessary for this recipe I recommend it for easy mixing. Lastly, select a glass for your drink that allows room for your ice and garnish - double old fashioned glasses are great for this, or use a classic tall tumbler. The main thing to remember is that this cocktail can be tailored to your taste with just a tweak or two. Enjoy!
Seasoned salt and more lemon juice for rimming the glass
Directions
To prepare you glass, add season salt to a small saucer, then in another small saucer the juice half a lemon. Take your cocktail glass and dip into dish with lemon juice and then into the season salt- coating just the rim, set aside.
Now, in a cocktail shaker add your liquid ingredients. Give this mix a quick stir and taste for seasoning - adjust if needed.
Fill cocktail shaker with ice and gently mix, using a back and forth motion, until it is ice cold.
Strain over fresh ice into your prepared glass. Garnish with celery stalk, dill sprig and a pickled tomato.
For an extra kick, top with a dash of Woo’s Hot Sauce!
